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Modern Indian Historical Figures

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Attempt questions covering prominent modern Indian historical figures, including freedom fighters, Maratha leaders, and key political personalities. This topic is a staple in the general studies section of civil services and state exams. Review these questions to strengthen your knowledge of India's colonial and postcolonial leaders.

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Modern Indian Historical Figures Questions

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

During Rajput era the Panchayat looked after village administration. The Head of the Panchayat was called ___________.

  1. Mukhi

  2. Rajan

  3. Badshah

  4. Sultan
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Explanation

In the village administration of the Rajput era, the head of the village Panchayat was commonly referred to as the Mukhi or Mukhiya.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Who was responsible for town administration in Maratha region?

  1. Balutdar

  2. Kotwal

  3. Sar-I-Naubat

  4. Mamlatdar
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B Correct answer
Explanation
  • In the Maratha region, Kotwals were responsible for town administration.
  • People of this community were made the leaders of forts and head of town police. 
Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Which of these was the second great exponent of guerilla tactics after Shivaji?

  1. Balaji Vishwanath

  2. Shambhaji

  3. Baji Rao I

  4. Rajaram
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Balaji Vishwanath died in 1720. He was succeeded as Peshwa by his 20-year-old son Baji Rao I. In spite of his youth, Baji Rao I was a bold and brilliant commander and an ambitious and clever statesman. He has been described as “the greatest exponent of guerrilla tactics after Shivaji”.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Who was the founder of the Pink City?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Jai Singh II

  3. Shivaji

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sawai Jai Singh II was the founder of the Pink city i.e. Jaipur. He was a remarkable Monarch of Jaipur, was a mathematician, an astronomer, and a town planner. He shifted his capital from Amber to Jaipur due to increase in population and growing scarcity of water. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the layout of Jaipur.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

The Kuka rebellion of Sikhs was led by

  1. Guru Ram Singh

  2. Guru Govind Singh

  3. Surendranath Banerjea

  4. None of the above

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Explanation

 Ram Singh was the religious leader of the 'Kuka' sect of Sikhism. He launched his revolt against the British on 12 April 1857 by hoisting a white flag of freedom and announcing a programme of far-reaching significance.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Mohammed Ghori's chief commander was ___________.

  1. Devagiri

  2. Allauddin Khilji

  3. Qutub-ud-din Aibak

  4. Razia Begum
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad Ghori was Sultan of the Ghurid Empire from 1173 to 1202. In 1194 AD, when Muhammad Ghori invaded India, he attacked Kannauj and defeated Jai Chand Rathor in the battlefield of Chandawar. After this invasion, Qutab-ud-Din Aibak became his chief commander.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Dulip Singh presented Kohinoor Diamond to British because ______.

  1. Pension was sanctioned to Dulip Singh

  2. He became subordinate to British

  3. Dulip Singh himself was asked to administer the territory of Sikhs

  4. He defeated the Britishers
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Explanation

Duleep Singh was the youngest son of the Maharaja of the Punjab, Ranjit Singh. He was placed on the throne of the Sikh state in 1843 after the death of his father in 1839 and his elder brother. Under the provision of the Treaty of Lahore, the English Company annexed Punjab and Duleep Singh was dethroned. Deprived of his power, his lands and other property and the treasury were confiscated. Later, the English East India Company granted him a life pension of 4,00,000 to 5,00,000 rupees per year. 

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

The Apostolate of the Sikhs consisted of _______ leaders.

  1. Eighteen

  2. Ten

  3. Only Two

  4. Seven
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Sikh tradition, the succession of Gurus is generally recognized as consisting of ten human Gurus, starting with Guru Nanak and ending with Guru Gobind Singh.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Who among the following was responsible for making "Sikhism' a militant force?

  1. Guru Har Govind Singh

  2. Guru Teg Bahadur

  3. Guru Govind Singh

  4. Guru Arjun Singh
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Explanation
Guru Har Govind Singh was the first guru to engage in warfare advising the Sikhs to take part in military training and martial arts. He also constructed Akal Takht. Guru Har Govind began the transformation of Sikhs from a peaceful community to militant fighting community but it was the leadership of Guru Teg Bahadur which made Sikhs a complete political and military force.
Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Ashtapradhan adorned the court of _____________ .

  1. Balaji Rao

  2. Akbar

  3. Maharaja Ranjit Singh

  4. Shivaji
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. It was an administrative and advisory council set up in 1674 by the Maratha leader Shivaji. The eight officials were called Peshva, Amatya, Waqia-Navis, Samant, Sachiv, Pandit Rao, Sar-i-nabuat, and Nyayadhish.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Maharaja Jaswant Singh died at __________.

  1. Jaunpur

  2. Behrampur

  3. Jamrud

  4. Ajmer
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Maharaja Jaswant Singh was a ruler of Marwar which is in the southwestern part of the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan. He died at Jamrud, near Peshawar in Pakistan, on 28 December 1678 at the age of 49.

Multiple choice

Mangal Pandey was a Sepoy at

  1. 34th Bengal Native Infantary

  2. Madras Light Cavalry

  3. 5th Royal Gurkha Rifle

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Mangal Pandey was a soldier in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry of the British East India Company. His actions in 1857 are widely recognized as a precursor to the Indian Rebellion of 1857.